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GJ05 FZT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,780 mi
Last recorded86,780 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 86,780 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake hoses perished

Front under-tray in poor condition

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear brake caliper arm partially seized

Nearside rear floor pan heavily corroded

Rear outer sills corroded

Slight movement in rear trailing arm bushes

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2017 82,509 miles

Exhaust system corroded, Centre bracket broken

Front subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Various cuts to front tyres

Various patches of corrosion to floor pan

Fail 19 Aug 2017 82,509 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system corroded, Centre bracket broken

Front subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Various cuts to front tyres

Various patches of corrosion to floor pan

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting point corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,868 miles

Front subframe very corroded on surface.

Nearside washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,027 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,661 miles

front brake discs worn

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cable retaining rubbers deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,622 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,701 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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GJ05 FZT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ05 FZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ05 FZT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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